Moon Phases (1-16)

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What is a lunar month?

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A lunar month is the time it takes for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases, which is approximately 29.5 days.

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How many phases does the Moon go through?

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The Moon goes through 8 distinct phases.

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What is the new moon phase?

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The new moon phase is when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What is the waxing gibbous phase?

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The waxing gibbous phase occurs when more than half of the Moon is illuminated and is increasing in brightness.

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What is the waning gibbous phase?

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The waning gibbous phase occurs after a full moon when the illuminated part of the Moon is decreasing.

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What is the first quarter moon phase?

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The first quarter moon phase is when half of the Moon is illuminated and is increasing in brightness.

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What is the last quarter moon phase?

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The last quarter moon phase is when half of the Moon is illuminated and is decreasing in brightness.

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What is the waxing crescent phase?

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The waxing crescent phase occurs when a small sliver of the Moon is illuminated and is increasing in brightness.

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What is the waning crescent phase?

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The waning crescent phase occurs when a small sliver of the Moon is illuminated and is decreasing in brightness.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it fully visible from Earth.